pedagogy

[ ped-uh-goh-jee, -goj-ee ]
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noun,plural ped·a·go·gies.
  1. the function or work of a teacher; teaching.

  2. the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.

Origin of pedagogy

1
First recorded in 1570–80; from Middle French pédagogie, from Greek paidagōgía “office of a child's tutor.” See pedagogue, -y3

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pedagogy

/ (ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡɪ, -ˌɡɒdʒɪ, -ˌɡəʊdʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the principles, practice, or profession of teaching

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